noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
star shape; pentagram
Refers to a star-shaped figure, often a five-pointed star. Used for shapes, symbols, and patterns.
子供は星型のクッキーが好きだ。
Children like star-shaped cookies.
壁に星型のシールを貼った。
I put star-shaped stickers on the wall.
Compound of 星 (hoshi, 'star') + 型 (kata, 'shape, mold'). The reading hoshi becomes hoshi- in compounds.